Description

Elementary School Principal 
Cedarhome Elementary School
(Filling for Vacancy)
8 hours/day, 214 workdays/year – Anticipated Start Date July 1, 2026
The school district is seeking an elementary principal who is a strong instructional leader, and understands the importance of student learning, effective instruction, and empowering infrastructure. 

Applicant File Screening – March 2nd
Interviews will be held March 9th
Finalist meeting with Cedarhome Elementary staff – March 11th, 5-5:30pm
Finalist meeting with Cedarhome Elementary community – March 11th, 6-7:30pm
Finalist Interviews will be held March 12th, 9-10:30am

The Elementary Principal is the chief administrator of the elementary school and assumes authority, responsibility, and instructional leadership, under the supervision of the superintendent and in accordance with the policies of the Board of Directors, for the planning, management, supervision and evaluation of the educational program of the attendance area for which he or she is responsible. The principal will provide positive and collaborative leadership for the improvement of student learning and the daily improvement of classroom instruction that results in increasingly high levels of student academic achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Instructional Leadership: Responsible for all aspects of the building’s instructional program including curriculum materials, instructional capacity, use of assessment and other instructional components that lead toward strong student academic performance
• Provide positive leadership to create a school culture that promote on-going improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff including the use of data to promote data-driven decision making
• Works with staff to develop a school improvement plan (SIP) and annual action plan (AAP) that prioritizes effective instructional practice aligned to curriculum standards
• Provides leadership in the planning, organization, and supervision of the fiscal operations of the school
• Leads staff and stakeholders in a multi-tiered system of support to address student needs in academics, behavior, and/or social emotional areas; uses data and progress monitoring to adjust supports and interventions
• Addresses learning gaps and disproportionalities through a tiered system of supports and interventions
• Gather, analyze, and use data that leads to improved instruction through frequent classroom walk throughs, analysis of classroom based assessment, analysis of state assessment, and monitoring individual progress
• In collaboration with staff and building leadership team, develops and delivers professional development for staff focused on the district and school improvement plans
• Supervise and evaluate instructional and operational staff
• Submit recommendations to Human Resources regarding appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of all personnel assigned to the school.
• Assume administrative authority and responsibility for the supervision, counseling, and discipline of students within the building
• Monitor the day-to-day activities of the school, including evening activities, for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Manage resources to meet legal requirements and to achieve building purposes for improved instruction. Submit recommendations to the superintendent regarding the financial needs to maintain and improve the instructional program for which he or she is responsible
• Interpret and enforce district and building policies and procedures
• Prepare budgets and reports on various subjects such as school/student performance, finances, attendance, etc.
• Ensure that personnel and student record-keeping procedures comply with state and federal laws and district policy.
• Promote shared decision-making and teamwork through oversight of the building leadership team
• Develops building policies and procedures that reflect current laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public schools
• Oversees comprehensive Special Education program
• Is a visible and dynamic presence representing the school at school and community functions
• Provide for school safety
• Participates in district-level decision making, planning, and articulation activities
• Value staff, student, parent and community input in creating a positive, respectful and welcoming school.
• Job presence
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, a principal must perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong active listening skills
• Work collaboratively with students, staff, and adults from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrate instructional leadership resulting in improved student learning
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships and solve problems
• Skill in securing parent and community support for school programs
• Skill in personnel management
• Demonstrated ability to bring people and resources together around best practices that improve instruction
• Consistently advocated for equity in education for marginalized student populations
• Strong track record of engaging and uplifting traditionally underrepresented students and communities
• Ability to coordinate all available resources to improve learning
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and a commitment to personal follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate resolution of issues/conflict between others.

Please visit our district website for additional position information and requirements.